#88 Extra Small Kokeshi Vessel FF-5-2024-edit founding editor of New York

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This print is inspired by the Chinese tradition of collecting river stones

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The surfaces are glazed in opposing matte shades: one dark and metallic

#88 Extra Small Kokeshi Vessel FF-5-2024-edit founding editor of New YorkAkio Nukagas work explores the possibilities of how he leaves a trace of himself in clay. This piece features his signature Pleated Work technique of carving grooves into the wet clay after it is thrown on the wheel. The forminspired by traditional kokeshi dollsis accentuated by these grooves curving down the profile of the vessel creating movement and rhythm. After the first firing and before the second, he finishes the vessel by applying different